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Articles with tag "Social media"

Free Speech Arena

Is a Sports Website Russia’s Most Vibrant Forum for Free Expression?

On Sports.ru, users discuss sports but they also spar over politics, economics, even identity.
news

Как обсуждение смертной казни связано с «запретом» на негатив про Украину

Есть непреложное правило российских федеральных, кремлевских и прокремлевских, медиа:...
opinion
Ilya Klishin

What’s Behind Russian Media’s Obsession With the Death Penalty?

The recent debate in Russia on bringing back capital punishment has nothing to do with Ukraine — or does it?
'Canadian Thanos'

Social Media Marvels at Russia’s Autumnal Crosswalk

“A hungover street sweeper will rack his brain” over the painted-on leaves, one Russian commenter joked.
beauty stereotypes

Acne on Instagram? Russian Women Share Their Images of Beauty

More than 2,500 people have used the hashtag #AllIsFineWithMe promoting the campaign featuring models with scars, burns and other perceived defects.
Nice try, FBI

FBI Recruits D.C.-Area Russians With Russian-Language Facebook Ads

The awkwardly worded and grammatically incorrect ads call on Russian speakers to assist in counterintelligence efforts.
'gay propaganda'

Russian Court Orders LGBT Groups to Disband for Posting on Social Network

The St. Petersburg court said the groups “deny family values.”
love potion

Russia’s Largest Social Network Starts Dating App to Rival Tinder

Lovina will be free, with no advertising, and aims to earn on in-app services such as promoting a user’s profile.
Unprecedented sentence

Russian Blogger Jailed for 5 Years Over ‘Hateful’ Tweet

A Moscow court said the tweet urged violence against the children of police officers following a mass protest crackdown.
Tough crowd

Russian Actor Jailed for ‘Drunk Cop’ TikTok Video

During the video, the actor slurs his speech and wipes his saliva as he wobbles outside the Kremlin in a traffic police uniform.
Blocked and reported

Twitter Suspends Russian Embassy in Syria's Account

Several other Russian embassies have claimed that the account was suspended after it criticized the Syrian White Helmets rescue group.
Social activism

Russian Women Post Bruised Selfies to Push for Domestic Violence Law

Recent abuse cases have prompted fierce discussions about Russia's attitudes toward domestic violence.
old humor

Putin, Cheburashka and Alyonka: Here's How Russian Social Media Used FaceApp

The app, which ages photos, has become viral on social media.
bad romance

Russian Instagram Users Swarm Lady Gaga's Page Over Bradley Cooper

The initial defense of Russian model Irina Shayk turned to jokes and banter.
For the gram

Instagram Influencers Flock to Chemical-Laden Waters of ‘Russia's Maldives’

“We beg you not to fall into the ash dump in the pursuit of selfies!” the Siberian energy company said.
Political match

Russian Politician Turns to Tinder in New Campaign Strategy

This politician wants to get to know his potential constituents on a deeper level.
Roundhouse Kick

Viral ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ Gets a Russian Spin

The next time you can't open a jar of pickles, try this technique instead.
Unfit Reverence

Russian Blogger Fined for ‘Disrespectful’ Reggaeton Dance at Monument

The blogger had “insulted human dignity and public morality," the court said.
Data disclosure

Tinder Denies Sharing Russian Users' Data With FSB

Earlier reports said the dating app is required to provide its Russian users’ messages and other data to the authorities on demand.
Open DMs

Russia Requires Tinder to Share User Data – Reports

Tinder may be unaware that it is compelled under Russian law to share its users' data, however.
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